30 Ways to Refresh Your Fireplace on Any Budget

This fireplace, seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper, has a wooden mantel that brings warm tones into this space and draws attention to the living room's main feature, the fireplace.

Something as small as a new fireplace screen can really dress-up the look of this important living room feature.

Painting the fireplace surround a complementary shade of slate gray makes it a subtle focal point in this cozy family room.

The abstract artwork over the fireplace draws the eye to the middle of the room and cohesively marries with the other colors seen throughout the space. This is a budget-friendly remodel idea, depending on the price of the artwork, of course.

This stunning fireplace was constructed from reclaimed wood, adding a big dose of warmth and drama, while staying true to the rustic, shabby chic style of the room.

Keeping things modern and sparse doesn't mean it has to be boring. Here, this chic living room features bright white walls, neutral furnishings, and a sleek fireplace of ebony veneer and matte black granite.

High-gloss red paint finishes off this paneled fireplace, a perfect complement to the floral wallpaper in the room. The shiny finish gives a more luxe, eye-catching look.

This fireplace, seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper, has a white shiplap surround that brings pattern and texture into the space.

This fireplace's stone surround lends cottage charm to this cozy and inviting living space.

Ornately carved wood makes this mantel (found at a salvage store in Dallas) the focal point of a colorful room. Simple travertine tile and hearth keep the focus on the fireplace, and candles in one dramatic shade of red echo accents around the room.

This tiny room by Astleford Interiors is big on style, thanks to the fireplace’s tile surround. Note that with a fireplace this fabulous, it’s best to keep the mantel simple and knick-knack free.

The brightly colored ceramic tiles add flair to this outdoor fireplace by Astleford Interiors.

In keeping with the style of this lakefront home, custom mosaic tiles are selected in water-colored tones to develop a look that's subtle, yet clean and modern.

Iridescent glass tiles in cool modern shades add punch to a neutral space. This was part of a full-blown historical remodel, but for a smaller-scale re-do, a good tile pro can mount tiles on an existing wall.

Sometimes, a traditional mantel doesn't fit the bill. Here, a raised platform just above floor level provides an adequate display area while keeping the space above the fireplace clean and spare.

The concrete fireplace surround brings a contemporary vibe into this loft and brings the focal point to the center of the room.

Stacked porcelain tiles give the look of Lagos Azul while adding terrific texture in a natural, neutral hue. This leaves the pops of color to the accent pillows and other accessories for a very versatile space.

This large brick pass-through fireplace and exposed wood ceiling beams, add rustic charm to this elegant bedroom.

Designer Corine Maggio selected this herringbone stone to brighten and visually lift the fireplace area. Without a mantel, the look is clean and inviting, putting the emphasis on the elegant stonework.

In this master bedroom, a dose of decorative flair is achieved with alternating stripes of silvery gray tiles surrounding the fireplace and beyond. As an added bonus, the vertical stripes accentuate the room's high ceiling.

A hardwood fireplace surround in this modern space keeps the look sleek with a natural air. The branch-like fireplace screen captures the aesthetic of the space, pairing up beautifully with the floating mantel, slab coffee table and wooden chair.

Tiles of beveled mirror stack up to create a dramatic display above the fireplace, adding texture, interest, and height to this seating area. A mirrored coffee table and metal details on the chairs coordinate beautifully.

It doesn't take much more than a gorgeous, milky marble surround topped off with a gleaming, gilded mirror to create a luxe fireplace moment.

No mantel necessary, no artwork required - just pure, three-dimensional style in a wall treatment manufactured by Modular Arts, selected to reference the dogwood tree right outside the windows.

A two-story great room calls for a dramatic floor-to-ceiling fireplace in an alternating stack of black and natural wood. The result is crisp, modern and ever-so inviting.

The standout fireplace in this living room draws the eye up through this vast and airy space. The stacked wood slots bring a Scandinavian vibe to the space.

This concrete fireplace has an industrial edge. Differing from the usual fireplace logs, this living room has fireballs. These stone spheres add a contemporary look to the fireplace.

The masterpiece of this living room is its incredible fireplace. Ragged edge yellow stripes stretch across the rust red background. And it pairs nicely with the room's exposed wooden ceiling beams.

A porthole-like fireplace within a brick surround is a wonderfully unique addition to this cozy screened porch, adding a unique visual element and an inviting warmth to the space.